Macbeth vs Mischief
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mischief takes 3 of 5 categories.
MacbethChoose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MischiefChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Macbeth2/5
Mischief3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mischief
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Macbeth
- Sillage & projection
- Mischief
- Value for money
- Macbeth
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mischief
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MacbethShakespeare PerfumesMischiefRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%
4.01/ 5 · 169 votes
Have 38%Had 20%Want 42%
Category winnerMischiefRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
35%Like
6%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
37%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
146 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMacbeth
SillageMischief
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMacbethBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
leather61%
citrus100%
white floral92%
green84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
violet61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderLemonBergamotCuminTarragon
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base
OakmossCastoreumCedarClovesGalbanumPatchouliWoodsy NotesAmbergris
Top
BergamotLemonGrapefruit
Heart
JasmineVioletOrange BlossomRosePeach
Base
GalbanumViolet LeafOakmossMuskCedarClovesPatchouliAmbergris
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer14
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer49
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,970
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#11,303
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerMischiefHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShakespeare Perfumes Macbeth arrives as a robust, retro-styled aromatic barbershop fougere. It leads with a sharp punch of lemon and herbal tarragon before settling into an old-school lavender, moss, and leather dry-down. This scent is built for mature men who appreciate classic masculine perfumery with serious perfor…
Reviews →Mischief opens bright and green, with citrus, jasmine and orange blossom giving it a polished spring feel. Violet and peach add a soft, powdery sweetness, while galbanum, oakmoss and musk keep it crisp rather than sugary. It suits shoppers who enjoy elegant floral fragrances with a vintage-leaning touch. Sample first…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Macbeth or Mischief?
Mischief takes 3 of 5 categories. Macbeth is rated 3.82/5 from 17 votes; Mischief is rated 4.01/5 from 169 votes. Choose Macbeth for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mischief for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Macbeth or Mischief?
Macbeth lasts longest (Macbeth 82/100, Mischief 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Macbeth or Mischief?
Projection is very close: Mischief 71/100, Macbeth 69/100 for sillage.
Do Macbeth and Mischief smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Violet.
Is Macbeth or Mischief better for summer or winter?
Macbeth suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Macbeth and Mischief?
Macbeth has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Cumin, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Castoreum, Cedar and Cloves. Mischief has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Galbanum, Violet Leaf, Oakmoss and Musk.
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